AFL Sydney Men’s Rising Star – Round Seven Nominee
Meet our Round Seven Men’s Rising Star nominee, Bryon Middleton:
Player Profile
Name: Bryon Middleton
Nickname: Byro, Bizzle, Bae, Byza, Beamer
AFL Sydney Club: UNSW-ES Bulldogs
Position: Wing/ High Half Forward
Junior Club: Moore Park Tigers
Favourite activity to do outside of football:
Run
What is one thing that we don’t know about this Rising Star that they are well known for around the club?
He likes to do half marathons for a recovery run
What role do they play for the club both on and off the field?
On field Byron Outnumbers at every contest & continues to run, pressure, and get the ball late in quarters & games.
Off Field Byron likes to teach the older Gents how to dress.
The night before the game what will they most likely be doing?
Watching the footy & fuelling his body with complex carbohydrates and fluids.
Do they have any pre-game superstitions?
Practice goalkicking on the run.
Nomination Details
Reason for nomination this round:
Byron has been one of our most consistent players all year, and in the best on several occasions. I didn’t realise he was eligible and would have nominated him many times, much sooner. He has gathered 20 or more possessions in most games he has played.
Coach quote on Performance:
“Byron has had a great season so far, and has been one of our most consistent players all year. His ability to win possession both inside & outside of the contest was impressive, even though he his slight of frame, he never took a backward step on the weekend. When the game was on the line, his exceptional running ability helped get us over the line.”
